What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer 1/Network Engineer 2/Network Engineer 3 position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Network Engineer 1 / Network Engineer 2 / Network Engineer 3 at our White Oaks general office in Bridgeport, WV.
Responsibilities
the Network Engineer 1 / Network Engineer 2 / Network Engineer 3 Develops plans, designs, resource requirements and cost estimates for construction, maintenance projects and support involving enterprise high availability data center networks and multi-platform domestic and international data network connectivity. These efforts support large, customer-facing electric and gas utility and realty services, including Internet and mail hosting services and all corporate IT services at data centers, electric and gas transmission and distribution facilities and electric generation facilities. Plan and coordinate cross-functional or cross-company work, change management and resource availability. The successful candidate will monitor systems operations and adjust operational plans accordingly.
- Demonstration of technical knowledge and a growing knowledge of the company's information systems and infrastructure design.
- Must possess advanced enterprise networking fundamentals, including complex switching and routing knowledge, high availability system designs skills, advanced network security design skills, Internet services and protocols knowledge, advanced network diagnostics capabilities.
- Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
- Compliance with industry and corporate technology standards - interpret industry regulatory standards, develop technical policies and procedures, and administer systems with zero tolerance for error.
- Emphasis on identification and fulfillment of customer requirements.
- Participation on teams that results in contribution to achievement of team goals and objectives.
- Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
- Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory completion of responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
- Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
- Be on-call 24 / 7 to provide on-site or remote support at any time when called upon. Liaise and coordinate with multi-platform business and technical colleagues on various project implementations.
- Candidate should be able to lift 15-20 lbs.
Qualifications
Eight plus years of telecommunications network experience desired.
Expert-level understanding of network planning or analysis.
Lead or Technical SME role on major telecommunications projects or operations.
Education
Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Degree
Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Mathematics
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
About the Team
At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
